| Know about the different styles and models of | | | | This design type is featured on similarly styled |
| garage doors. You have a lot of choice when it | | | | homes, but can be found on more Asian inspired |
| comes to garage doors, as they vary in material, | | | | exteriors as well. Many commercial buildings will also |
| quality and design. Know more about it in this article. | | | | feature contemporary styled models. |
| If you have decided to install a new overhead garage | | | | Carriage House Patterns |
| door, you have made an incredibly smart choice for | | | | Overhead models featuring the carriage house |
| many reasons. Being eligible for a tax credit and | | | | pattern, while higher priced create arguably the most |
| enjoying a savings on your utility bills aside, a new | | | | significant impact on the curb appeal and exterior |
| garage door is just plain pretty! Don't underestimate | | | | styling of a home. Fashioned to resemble the look of |
| the impact it will have on the exterior of your home. | | | | an old timed carriage house, or sometimes barn |
| This article details the many styles and models | | | | doors, carriage house models often become the focal |
| available and how you can use them to achieve the | | | | point of any home that they are installed on. |
| look you desire. | | | | Other Options |
| Raised Panels | | | | Windows offer an additional styling option in |
| Models featuring raised panels are definitely the most | | | | overhead systems. Their placement and shapes |
| popular type used today. Most overhead models | | | | available allow you to customize your own model and |
| currently in use are of the raised panel variety. They | | | | ensure many different styles from which to choose. |
| create a classic look and can be painted in different | | | | Other accessories like hinges and faux handles add |
| ways to enhance the panels or to allow them to | | | | interest to an overhead model, and transform them |
| display their own dimension. Most raised panel models | | | | into more of a design asset than just a functional unit |
| feature symmetrical and equal sized panels while | | | | of necessity. |
| others are designed with a row or two of a different | | | | Most models are available in many colors and all are |
| size with the intention of creating additional interest. | | | | paintable, so customizing yours is an hour-long project |
| Contemporary Styles | | | | away. Wooden models can be stained the color of |
| Contemporary overhead models are similar to raised | | | | your choice as well and offer a more organic and |
| panel models in that they feature symmetrically | | | | warm appeal. |
| designed rectangular patterns. Clean straight lines are | | | | Now that you've gotten some tips on creating the |
| the hallmark of any contemporary styled item and | | | | look you desire with a new overhead system, you |
| this accurately describes overhead models as well. | | | | can now get started planning your own upgrade. |